Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain chemical manufacturing facilities from compliance with the New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, known as the HON Rule. The exemption, lasting for a period of 2 years beyond the HON Rule’s relevant compliance dates, applies to specific facilities listed in Annex I of the order. The order cites the lack of commercially viable technology to implement the HON Rule and national security interests as reasons for the exemption.